S10 Feeding An Infant

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What are the advantages of breastfeeding?

• Bonding with mother

• Free

• Convenience: Less supplies to use, food is always made

• Health advantages for mom

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Which of the following NOT disadvantage of breastfeeding?

• painful

• latching issues

• no one else can help feed the infant

• mother can and drink what she wants

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If a child is breastfed, they will

• have a stronger immune system

• eat more often

• both a and b

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What is an ADVANTAGE of breastfeeding FOR THE MOTHER?

• mother's have to go back to work

• slower weight loss after pregnancy

• less flexibility and convenience

• saves money and time

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What are the advantages of bottle feeding?

• Others can help with feeding

• Mother has to watch diet and medications taken

• Infant eats more frequently

• Infant sleeps less

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What are the disadvantages of bottle feeding?

• expensive

• not natural

• not as healthy as breast milk

• need feeding supplies

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What is a pro of bottle feeding?

• Convenience

• Nutritional value

• Bonding experience

• Cost

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What does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend for breastfeeding duration?

• Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months

• Continue for at least 12 months

• Breastfeeding should be avoided

• Breastfeeding is only for infants under 3 months

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At what age do babies typically eat their first solid foods?

• 4-6 weeks old

• 4-6 months old

• 8-10 weeks old

• 12-15 months old

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What is an indicator that an infant is ready for solid food?

• They are 4-6 months old

• They can sit with support

• They can control their head movements

• All of the above

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Why should new foods be introduced one at a time to an infant?

• There is a risk of a food jag

• There is a risk of malnutrition

• There is a risk of a food allergy

• All of the above

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What are the signs that indicate your infant may be ready for baby food?

• Sitting without support

• Good head and neck control

• Turning head to indicate fullness

• Grasping for the spoon

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What are fine motor skills?

• The coordination of large muscles, such as those in the arms and legs

• The development of an infant from top to bottom

• The development of an infant from near to far

• The coordination of small muscles in the fingers and toes

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What should be done before introducing new foods to an infant?

• Introduce multiple foods at once

• Wait 3-5 days between new foods

• Offer juice in a bottle

• Start with solid foods

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What are the recommendations for choosing a sippy cup for my infant?

• Avoid sippy cups with a small spout.

• Sippy cups that are spill proof are best.

• Don't allow your baby to carry sippy cup around.

• All sippy cups are safe for infants.

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What is a sign that your infant may be ready for the addition of smaller, soft finger foods?

• Can sit up without support

• Pick up objects between his thumb and finger

• Shows interest in food

• Can chew solid food

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Coordination of small muscle movements, usually involving the eyes, hands or fingers is a description of which term?

• Fine Motor Skills

• Gross Motor Skills

• Coordination

• Reflex

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What are the signs that indicate your infant may be ready to transition to soft table foods?

• Using a munching type chewing

• Manipulating tongue and food easier

• Avoiding choking hazards

• All of the above

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What can a baby do once they turn one?

• Get off the bottle

• Drink whole milk from a cup

• Have eggs, citrus juices, peanut butter and honey

• Transition to family foods

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What is recommended for the first full year of an infant's life?

• Breastfeeding or formula

• Solid foods

• Juice

• Cow's milk